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Why I’ve been missing in action on the Glam Blog!
December 11, 2012
I apologize profusely for being MIA on the Glam blog for over a month!! But I have a really good reason!! And its fantastic news. Last month — actually November 1st to be exact – I met with the producers of the show Property Brothers to discuss opportunities as a production designer for their new show called Buying & Selling.
Anyway, to make a long story short, they hired me to work on an episode filming in the GTA. Basically a production designer works behind the scenes ensuring that all the design aspects of the project happen. So no, I won’t be on TV. The Property Brothers are the stars of the show. And it is absolutely crazy how fast they film these shows. No rest for the wicked….trust me.
Here’s the premise of the show:
Join Jonathan and Drew Scott of the Property Brothers for Buying & Selling, the series where they help homeowners take their next step up the property ladder. Featuring two pivotal real estate moments, double the stress, and twice the manpower. Jon renovates the family’s home for a successful sale, while Drew hunts down the best options for the family’s next property and oversees the selling and buying.
They are in their second season, but the show is new to Canada. It currently airs in the US on HGTV.
They filmed 3 shows before Christmas, and I was able to work on one of them. I can’t get into details on the episode until it airs of course…..but as soon as it does I will share with you all the before and after pictures of the home renovation we worked on.
Buying & Selling begins airing on the W Network Jan 8, 2013. And yours truly will appear in the closing credits as Production Designer. Whoooo Hooooo!! You gotta start somewhere. And hopefully, this will lead to other opportunities with Cineflix.
Anyway, I will be back with regular blog posts starting tomorrow. How is your Christmas decorating coming along? Can’t wait to show you my new glamorous gold tree and all the pretty new decorations I bought for it.
Glad to be back….I missed you all!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
BlogFest 2012 – Here I come!!
May 19, 2012
Tomorrow I leave for NYC to attend BlogFest 2012, the second annual New York City design event hosted by Kravet Inc. that brings together editors from top design and lifestyle magazines, great brands and A-list industry designers and celebrities.
Below are just some of the celebrity designers and influencers I will hopefully meet and get a picture with!! 
Thom Filicia, Designer
Margaret Russell, EIC of Architectural Digest
And I will be checking out the ICFF Show and the Kips Bay Show House — two key design events that happen in May each year in NYC that I have never attended!
It’s going to be a jam packed 4 days of networking, social events and meeting a ton of design bloggers I admire but haven’t met in real life. So it should be lots of fun.
I promise to blog all about it upon my return next week!!
Ciao for now!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
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Christine’s Rewind: What happened in September!
November 2, 2011
Hi! I’ve decided to start a new series today on The Glam Blog called “Christine’s Rewind.” Sometimes I get so busy with client projects or my column for Dabble Magazine that I don’t get to blog about things that are happening in my world. Than weeks go by and all of sudden it feels like the moment was missed to blog about it. So this new series will highlight what happened in the month previous that I never got to share with you. So here goes my September’s rewind – hope you enjoy it!
So did you catch my second appearance on Cityline? If not, than click on the picture with Dina Pugliese and I talking about how to incorporate the pattern Chevron into your home decor.
Start at the 1:28 minute mark if you want. (Cityline Chic Chevron segment)
My client Natalie’s fireplace got installed….so exciting. Can’t wait to show you the final reveal for her dining room! Yup, the fireplace is in her dining room.
And the custom area rug and sofa that I designed for her got delivered! What do you think? Stay tuned for final reveal. We had some issues with fabric availability for the two occasional chairs so they are delayed at this point.
And here is a sneak peek into my other client, Cindy’s new dining room. Once we finish accessorizing the room I will dedicate a post to her living room and dining room. It’s a total revamp from what she had before!!
I also attended the Korhani Rug Media Breakfast at Holt Renfrew. Fashion and rugs…what more could a girl want!!
Aren’t these rugs stunning and oh so glam!! You can order these gorgeous limited rugs on Korhani’s website.
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Here I am with Kirsten Korhani, the Creative Director, her husband and 3 special ladies I met that morning over breakfast.
The last week of September I was invited to attend the She’s Connected Conference. In a room with 200 digitally connected women and 10 Corporations. It was a very informative 2 days.
Picture courtesy of She’s Connected
Fun with Tamara (wondermoms) Laurel (Opti-mom) and Wendy (mapsgirl)
Laurel and Shannon from Her Blossoming Self
Yes, it was a busy month. Hope you enjoyed my September Rewind !! Stay tuned for my October rewind!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
Glamour Friday: Inside the Kardashian Sisters’ Closets
October 14, 2011
I readily admit that I do NOT watch “Keeping up with the Kardashians” (or whatever the show is called?) but I will admit that the sisters are pretty glamorous looking. So I thought we should take a peek into their closets for today’s Glamour Friday post!!!
Kim’s Closet
Here are some of Kim’s tips on organizing a glamorous closet: “Always use the same style of hangers throughout,” she says. Dresses are arranged long to short, and jackets are sorted by texture. And to create a boutique-like vibe, she likes to “showcase the most beautiful” pieces. She also says to “hide T-shirts in a cupboard or drawer. It’s so hard to keep them nicely folded.” Finally, toss anything that doesn’t fit. “I sell those pieces on eBay and donate the proceeds,” she says.
Khloe’s Closet
I do love that stunning chandelier hanging in her closet
Now this is heaven!!!! Shoe Heaven!!! 
Kourtney’s Closet
What’s a closet without a few orange Hermes boxes!!
I want those leopard print boots!!!
Apparently there are more than 100 pairs of Louboutins between the 3 sister closets – crazy!!
Which closet is your favourite? Think I’m lusting after Khloe’s closet!! It’s a Glam Slam for me!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xoxo
All Photos from www.Instyle.com
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Sarah’s House is Back!!!!
October 11, 2011
A new season of Sarah’s House begins on Tuesday, October 18th!! I had a chance to walk through the house that Sarah and Tommy transformed…and it was absolutely stunning!!
Also, Sarah Richardson is seeking lucky homeowners for Season 2 of Sarah 101. Check out the details below:
Ever dreamed of inviting Sarah into your home and having her re-imagine a room in her signature style? Well, this just might be your chance! Sarah is currently seeking spaces in need of a high style makeover for her hit series, Sarah 101. Is this your dream come true? Here’s how it works:
- We are seeking motivated individuals who will receive a decorating/design makeover from HGTV’s top design talent, Sarah Richardson and her partner in design, Tommy Smythe.
- Each makeover will have an approximate value of $10,000 in product and over $15,000 in design services, and will be conducted in a short period of time depending on the scope of work (approx. 2-4 weeks).
- We are seeking dramatic “befores” as the backdrop for magazine-worthy “afters.”
- We are looking for adventurous, excited homeowners (or renters with permission from the landlord) who are willing to open their door and invite in one of Canada’s best design teams to treat their home as a blank canvas.
- We are seeking interesting spaces with loads of character and “great bones”, which can be transformed through re-decoration or light renovation (no extensive structural work), and homeowners willing to share their design adventure on camera.
- The team will consider your taste and style notes when designing your room, but you may not be consulted on the actual plan or design, so being a fan of Sarah’s style is imperative. Visit www.hgtv.ca/sarah101 to see the spaces transformed in Season 1.
- The television production will contribute a retail value of $10,000 to your project, and any expenses above the allowed budget will be the responsibility of the homeowner.
- The TV crew needs to have full, unsupervised access to the room throughout the duration of the project and full co-operation of the homeowner.
Interested? Please fill out an application form at http://www1.primevista.com/submissions/casting-call. We look forward to receiving your application – and don’t forget to attach the pictures! We appreciate all applications but only suitable candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Enjoy!!
Christine xoxo
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RIP Steve Jobs – An Icon for our Digital Age
October 5, 2011
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When I received this email blast on my phone, I sat there stunned for a moment. The world had just lost an extraordinary human being that had revolutionized the way we interact with technology in our lives.
So yea, although this post has nothing to do with interior design, the legacy Steve Jobs left with his Apple product will continue to impact the way I use technology with my business, Social Media and my blog in the future!!
Image via Wikipedia
RIP Steve Jobs…..the world has truly lost a true visionary and genius.
September Socials
September 22, 2011
I love the month of September..not only because fall is coming and its always a time of rejuvenation but because of the great Interior Design Social Events that start happening. And you know me……gotta always be in the middle of all the action! 
Tonight I attended AYA Kitchen Design Party and was surrounded by utter kitchen lust. If you are considering a kitchen renovation than call me so we can head on over to AYA Kitchens together.
Tomorrow I am attending a breakfast at Holt Renfrew given by KORHANI Home to hear about their upcoming collaborations, upcoming holiday collection and a sneak peak into spring 2012 trends. Korhani makes chic but affordable rugs for your home – inside & out!
I absolutely adore this rug from their Limited Edition Korhani Runway collection—how GLAM is that!!! It’s called Burlesque No. 4 – Blue – Cream.
Then I’m off to the Toronto Fall Home Show for a fun Tweet-up mingling and tweeting with Toronto’s top home, interior design, renovation and decor friends and bloggers. Can’t wait!
But right now I’m feeling a bit nostalgic for this time last year. On September 21, 2011 I went down to NYC with approx. 100 ++ Design Bloggers from all over North America to be in the audience of the Nate Berkus Show. And it was a jam-packed 24 hours. Click HERE to read all about my adventure this day last year!!
Can’t wait to keep you caught up on more exciting social events for the rest of the season!! Have a great day!!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
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YAY!! Three New Decorating Shows launching in Canada!!
June 4, 2011
Three new decorating shows are launching in Canada on Sunday, June 5th, and with all the reruns out there, I can’t wait to start watching these summer shows!!
On the W Network, Million Dollar Decorators premieres at 9pm. It features celebrity interior designers decorating for their very exclusive clientele. You will meet L.A.’s most exclusive and sought-after interior designers –Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Kathryn Ireland, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Mary McDonald and Nathan Turner.
Looks like a cat 
fight ready to happen!! You can read all their bios here
On HGTV Canada, two new summer decorating shows starring some familiar faces also premiere on Sunday night!
Home to Keep
With his team of experts in tow, Peter Fallico takes on a new challenge every week, working through different space challenges and giving each lucky family a space that will truly make it a Home to Keep.
Summer Home
Designer Karen Sealy packs up her samples and design pad and heads up to cottage country to makeover summer homes. Using functional and practical designs, Karen creates dreamy retreats that celebrate summer living. From a derelict waterside bunkie to a multi-family country lodge, Summer Home captures the fun, humour and emotion of a summer at the family cottage.
Will you be tuning in??
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
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Glamour Friday: A Diva worthy bedroom!
May 27, 2011
Are you a Diva or a wanna-be diva? Yes….well then this bedroom is absolutely perfect!! Pure luxury at its finest…..to me it’s actually dripping of diamonds and furs. When I saw this bedroom on the website of Style Factory International I thought I had died and gone to Glamour heaven.
Oh yes, I could totally imagine J.Lo, Beyoncé, and Mariah having this bedroom in one of their many homes.
A monochromatic colour scheme always screams glamour and luxury. Although I definitely would have added some aubergine cushions on the bed. And I totally adore the wing-back style headboard – perfect for any diva to lounge on.
Hello gorgeous, where have you been all my life!! Have you ever seen a chandelier trimmed in feathers. Utterly Glam-tastic!! And look, the long rectangular wall mirror is also trimmed in feather. OMG….I’m feeling faint as I write this.
What a stunning make-up desk. If you ever have a large wall space to fill up then use a series of different sized circular mirrors to command attention. I love it….it adds so much sparkle to the room. And I can’t forget to mention the sophisticated tone-on-tone wallpaper with its chain-link motif.
How alluring is this night-table with the fur-covered lamp shade – my head is spinning in utter delight. This bedroom is a GLAM SLAM!!
This bedroom is from the Visionnaires Collection. Check out their full catalogue here
Now you may be thinking that this glamorous bedroom is totally impossible for your lifestyle….but I say “NEVER!” As a whole, yes it may be…but taking pieces of this room and replicating it in your bedroom is not that difficult or impractical.
Option 1: A upholstered tufted headboard as the main focal point
Option 2: Said headboard + sparkly chandelier (with or without feathers)
Option 3: Glitzy chandelier + lots of sparkly mirrors
Option 4: All of the above!!
Hope you all have a super glamorous weekend!!
If your home is craving some glamour, then contact me online or in person! I’d love to help!
Glamorously yours,
Christine xo
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Congratulations William & Kate!!!
April 29, 2011
By the time most of you read this, the cutest royal couple EVER will be officially prince & princess…or maybe they will become Duke and Duchess. Whatever titles will be bestowed upon them on their wedding day, most of us will be yawning and clamouring for another cup of coffee…..so while we are awake, let’s pay homage to the Brits!!
Mario Testino/Art Partner
This is what I will be wearing at 5am alongside my PJs to honour the spirit of Princess Diana and the newest princess, Kate!!
Doesn’t every girl dream of finding her prince charming? Well, this plate says it all!! 
$32 at kkoutlet.com.
The Union Jack is hotter than ever!! Love these pics I saw in an email to me from High Gloss Magazine. Who wouldn’t want one of these pieces for their home decor !!
And for every Glamour Girl in this universe, there should be at least one tiara that fits!! If not, than you can at least surround yourself with this delightful wallpaper, Crowns & Coronets created for the royal nuptials by Graham & Brown
You can even get creative and Jazz it up with their ‘Royal’ Jewels – glittering self adhesive jewels that allow you to create your very own tribute to the happy couple. How fun is that!!
So if you didn’t receive one of these invites,
than join me on your sofa at 5am and let’s toast to the cutest royal couple EVER and their big day!!! Cheers to William & Kate!!
Christine xoxo
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